- PTAB · Apr 15, 2026 · IPR2025-00104 · APJ Michael A Valek · IPR · Institution
The Board instituted IPR on claims 1, 2, 4–7, and 9–18 based on all presented grounds, finding a reasonable likelihood of success on obviousness grounds 1A and 1B.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“to show with particularity why the patent it challenges is unpatentable.” Harmonic Inc. v. Avid Tech., Inc., 815 F.3d 1356, 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2016) (citing 35 U.S.C. § 312(a)(3) (requiring inter partes review petitions to identify “with particularity . . . the evidence that supports the grounds for the challenge to each claim”)). The petitioner ultimately bears the burden of persuasion to prove unpatentability of each challenged claim by a preponderance of the evidence. 35 U.S.C. § 316(e). This burden never shifts to Patent Owner. See Dynamic Drinkware, LLC v. Nat’l Graphics, Inc., 800 F.3d 1375, 1378 (Fed. Cir. 2015). The Board may authorize an inter partes review if we determine that the information presented in the Petition shows a reasonable likelihood that the petitioner will prevail with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition. 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 9
- Skill levelSkill level petitioner adoptedDecided for petitioner
“(“POSITA”) would have “had at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, and two years of experience in the field [of] consumer electronics, with exposure to digital camera technology and wireless communications.” Pet. 5 (citing Ex. 1030 ¶¶ 94–95).” slip op. at 10
- Claim Construction › Threshold & procedure › Whether a term needs construction (O2 Micro)No construction neededOther
“We find it unnecessary to construe any claim term to decide whether Petitioners satisfy the “reasonable likelihood” standard for instituting trial. See Nidec Motor Corp. v. Zhongshan Broad Ocean Motor Co., 868 F.3d 1013, 1017 (Fed. Cir. 2017) (noting that “we need only construe terms ‘that are in controversy, and only to the extent necessary to resolve the controversy’” (quoting Vivid Techs., Inc. v. Am. Sci. & Eng’g, Inc., 200 F.3d 795, 803 (Fed. Cir. 1999))).” slip op. at 11
- Obviousness (§103) › Motivation to combine / reasonable expectation of successMotivation foundReasonable expectation foundInstituted
“claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. 35 U.S.C. § 103; see also KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc., 550 U.S. 398, 406 (2007). The question of obviousness is resolved on the basis of underlying factual determinations including (1) the scope and content of the prior art; (2) any differences between the claimed subject matter and the prior art; (3) the level of ordinary skill in the art; and (4) when in evidence, objective evidence of nonobviousness.10 Graham v. John Deere Co., 383 U.S. 1, 17–18 (1966). An obviousness determination requires finding a reason to combine accompanied by a reasonable expectation of achieving what is claimed in the challenged patent. See Intelligent Bio-Sys., Inc. v. Illumina Cambridge Ltd., 821 F.3d 1359, 1367 (Fed. Cir. 2016). “[A]ny need or problem known in the field of endeavor at the time of invention and addressed by the patent can provide a reason for combining the elements in the manner claimed.” KSR, 550 U.S. at 419–20.” slip op. at 10
Claim construction§ 103 obviousness§ 112 disclosurecites Phillips · KSR · GrahamPatents in suitUS 8,904,030 - Ipr2026-00013InstitutedPTAB · Apr 14, 2026 · IPR2026-00013 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Director granted institution of IPR2026-00013 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no other non-discretionary basis for denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review is granted in the following proceedings: IPR2026-00013 IPR2026-00050” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 12,018,906 - Ipr2026-00088InstitutedPTAB · Apr 6, 2026 · IPR2026-00088 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Director granted institution of IPR2026-00088 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no other nondiscretionary basis for denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
NonePatents in suitUS 9,615,192 - Ipr2026-00047InstitutedPTAB · Apr 6, 2026 · IPR2026-00047 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Director granted institution of IPR2026-00047, finding the petitioner showed a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no non-discretionary reason warranted denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review is granted in the following proceedings: IPR2026-00047 IPR2026-00088” slip op. at 1
NonePatents in suitUS 6,182,128 - Ipr2026-00094InstitutedPTAB · Apr 1, 2026 · IPR2026-00094 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Director review
Institution was granted in IPR2026-00094 after the Director determined that the petitioner showed a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.
RulingsDirector review decision- Director reviewOther
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, the following proceedings will be reviewed for merits and non-discretionary considerations: IPR2026-00061 IPR2026-00067 IPR2026-00163 IPR2026-00065 IPR2026-00151* IPR2026-00176 IPR2026-00066 IPR2026-00162 Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of the merits, the petitioner has failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is denied in the following proceedings: IPR2025-01588 Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a) and § 324(a), after review of the merits, the petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, or that it is more likely than not that at least one of the claims challenged in the petition is unpatentable, as appropriate, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is denied in the following proceedings: IPR2025-01588 Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a) and § 324(a), after review of the merits, the petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, or that it is more likely than not that at least one of the claims challenged in the petition is unpatentable, as appropriate, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 10,578,818 - Ipr2026-00072InstitutedPTAB · Apr 1, 2026 · IPR2026-00072 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
Institution was granted in IPR2026-00072 because the petitioner showed a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“merits, the petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, or that it is more likely than not that at least one of the claims challenged in the petition is unpatentable, as appropriate, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,200,252 - Ipr2026-00071InstitutedPTAB · Apr 1, 2026 · IPR2026-00071 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
Institution was granted in IPR2026-00071 after the Director found the petition showed a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no non-discretionary consideration warranted denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“merits, the petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, or that it is more likely than not that at least one of the claims challenged in the petition is unpatentable, as appropriate, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,573,939 - Ipr2026-00049InstitutedPTAB · Apr 1, 2026 · IPR2026-00049 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Director granted institution in IPR2026-00049 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no other basis to deny institution.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review or post-grant review is denied in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,179,359 - Ipr2026-00059InstitutedPTAB · Mar 23, 2026 · IPR2026-00059 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Board granted institution of IPR2026-00059 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no non-discretionary basis for denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review is granted in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,104,245 - Ipr2025-01598InstitutedPTAB · Mar 23, 2026 · IPR2025-01598 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Institution
The Director granted institution of IPR2025-01598 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim and no other basis warranting denial.
RulingsInstitution decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of the merits, the petitioner has shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing with respect to at least one of the claims challenged in the petition, and no other non-discretionary considerations warrant denial of institution. Accordingly, institution of inter partes review is granted in the following proceedings: IPR2025-01310 IPR2025-01577 IPR2026-00059 IPR2025-01575 IPR2025-01598 IPR2026-00069” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,005,293
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